Best Carol Cox Podcasts (2024)

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The Battle of Bannockburn: The Legacy with Callum Watson 1:00:19

30m ago1:00:19

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This is the final in our trilogy of episodes regarding the great battle of Bannockburn, which happened in June 1314, when the might of England could not defeat the Scottish army. This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish history. In our previous episodes we spoke of the leaders of the opposing armies, as well as of the battle itself, in al…

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408: Connecting Your Personal Brand and Your Thought Leadership [Best Of] 16:34

2h ago16:34

16:34

We recently (August 2024) hosted a 90-minute in-person workshop on personal branding for ATHENA NextGen alumni in Orlando, Florida. It was a lot of fun and the women who attended loved seeing how all their threads connect in their personal brand. We also had them define their brand voice using our Brand Voice Canvas framework and create their perso…

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Firebrand (2023) with Dr Elizabeth Norton 40:12

6d ago40:12

40:12

Today is our 1 year anniversary, we published our very first episode exactly a year ago! Also, this is our 70th episode! Another milestone. It is our absolute honour to introduce today’s guest, Dr Elizabeth Norton. She is a renowned historian, she has published many books on the Tudors, and recently she was the historical consultant for the new fil…

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That Woman: Wallis Simpson with Anne Sebba 40:43

7d ago40:43

40:43

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Today I am delighted to present to you our interview with Anne Sebba, the author of That Woman: Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor - the first biography of the infamous duchess that was written by ...a woman. Wallis Simpson was the American divorcée for whom Edward VIII had abdicated his throne …

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407: Building Your Speaking Platform as an Author (Even If You're an Introvert!) with Tiffany Hawk 34:21

7d ago34:21

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As a speaker, writing a book gives you additional authority and credibility. Event organizers love speakers who have books because it shows that the speaker understands their material. But, how do you know what's a good idea for an entire book? On the flip side, if you're an author and public speaking isn't something you're jumping up and down to d…

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I Check My Ego At The Door/ Sarah Umlauf 1:13:33

2h ago1:13:33

1:13:33

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. When asked about her choice to network with other show directors in order to make her show better, Sarah Umlauf says, “I’m not afraid to ask for help…….I check my ego at the door.” Sarah became the Executive Director for th…

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The Battle of Bosworth with Jackson van Uden 45:00

11d ago45:00

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Today we have a historian and podcaster Jackson van Uden of the 'History with Jackson' fame as our guest. We’ll be talking all things Bosworth. Find Jackson here: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/historywithjackson/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXh8pNeS7gdE377kgrNOIw …

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Elizabeth I's Historical Hinge with Carol Ann Lloyd 1:12:29

14d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! The historian Carol Ann Lloyd is back on the podcast to talk about her new book ‘Courting the Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I and Her Suitors’. We examine Elizabeth’s Historical Hinge choices, and see why she swiped left…on almost all of them. The new book is released by Pen & Sword Publishing. Find Carol…

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406: Authenticity and Owning Your Story as Women with a Public Voice with Jennifer Adams and Sarah Henry 42:43

10d ago42:43

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The Democratic National Convention is being held in Chicago this week and many Americans will be re-introduced to V.P. Kamala Harris when she delivers her speech on Thursday night. I have a background in local Democratic politics and have always been a strong supporter of women running for office. Earlier this summer, we held in-person workshops fo…

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Wallis: a New Musical 23:03

21d ago23:03

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Welcome to If It Ain't Baroque... your independent history podcast. As a special treat, today we have an episode about a new musical called ‘Wallis’, currently performing to high acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It tells us a story of a famous royal pair - Wallis Simpson and the soon-to-be-…

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405: Advocating and Using Your Voice for Yourself with Laura Camacho, PhD 48:57

10d ago48:57

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If you're a high-performing woman who works in corporate and you’ve struggled to use your voice in an impactful way, this conversation is for you! Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz sits down with Laura Camacho, PhD, an executive communications strategist and host of the Speak Up podcast. Diane and Laura dive into the realities of climbing the corp…

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Stroke of Genius 53:54

16d ago53:54

53:54

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. How are YOU handling the pressure these days? Are the struggles with road life getting in the way of your creative process? What is the right balance of studio time versus art show time for your bottom line? Are you prepare…

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Champion of English Freedom with Robin Eagles 1:05:46

25d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Today we present to you our interview with Robin Eagles, who has recently written a book for Amberley Publishing, titled "Champion of English Freedom: The Life of John Wilkes, M.P. and Lord Mayor of London". John Wilkes was a very important figure in 18th century politics, and within the same lifetime he managed to be a Member of the British Parlia…

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404: Break the Fourth Wall: Lessons from the Olympics, Kamala, and Shakespeare 20:54

8d ago20:54

20:54

This is going to be a fun episode and hopefully get you thinking differently about the presentations and talks you give, whether you’re speaking to audiences of 20, 50, 100, 500, or more. What does it mean to "break the fourth wall" and should you do that as a speaker? The fourth wall is the imaginary wall at the front of the stage that separates t…

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403: From CEO to Author to Keynote Speaker: Make Opportunities Happen with Maria Flynn 28:27

15d ago28:27

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I’m thrilled to be joined by Maria Flynn, a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy and now the founder and CEO of Ambiologix, a consulting and training company that helps entrepreneurs advance their innovation, grow their potential, and build their businesses. Maria’s journey from the CEO of Orbis Biosciences, which had a successful acquisition, to…

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Beauty From Imperfection/ Carol Greiwe 1:21:25

1M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. "Perfectly imperfect" is the motto Carol Greiwe posted to her workbench as a reminder that she was given a second chance at life. After her near-fatal brain hemorrhage, followed by the theft of all her raw materials from he…

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My Lady Jane (2024) with Dr Joanne Paul 38:44

1M ago38:44

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We're absolutely delighted to have a chat with historian Dr Joanne Paul. She has written one of the best history books of the last few years - called House of Dudley, which tells us the story of this family and their connection to the crown in the 16th century. Dr Joanne Paul was also the historical advisor on the new Amazon Prime show My Lady Jane…

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The Battle of Bannockburn: In The Thick of It with Callum Watson 43:32

1M ago43:32

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This is the second in our trilogy of episodes regarding the great battle of Bannockburn, which happened in June 1314, when the might of England could not defeat the Scottish rebels. This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish history. In our previous episode we spoke of the leaders of the opposing armies - Robert the Bruce and Edward II. You…

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Confinement with Jessica Cox 57:28

1M ago57:28

57:28

We have a great guest with us today, author Jessica Cox, who has written a book called Confinement, which tells us about all the difficulties faced by pregnant women back in Victorian times. Would your child come out of the navel? What were the mortality rates? Was there any child support in Britain at the time? And how did the most important woman…

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402: Struggling to Get Clarity on Your Ideas? Here's What to Do 16:23

1M ago16:23

16:23

If your ideas feel a bit - or a lot - messy and muddy, you’re far from alone. This is the #1 challenge I hear from women we work with. We're too close to our own ideas so we're not sure what our audiences will be interested in. We feel self-doubt or resistance that causes analysis paralysis. We try to put too much information into our talks (hello,…

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Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Mother of Europe with Chris Riley 56:45

2M ago56:45

56:45

The historian Chris Riley, is back on the podcast, to talk about his favourite historical person, and that is of course, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Now, She’s famous for being a badass queen of England in the 12th century, and being the mother of both Richard the Lionheart, as well as King John. She’s also known for her court of love and chivalry. She h…

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Anna and the House of Cleves with Heather R Darsie 1:09:12

2M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Today we talk to historian Heather R Darsie about Anna von der Mark; or as she’s usually called - Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII’s fourth wife, the one who was dumped because she was so unattractive. Well, forget everything you thought you knew about her. You’re about to go on a crash course on everything to do with Anna of Cleves. Fasten your proverbi…

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401: Strategies for Getting Momentum on the Speaking Circuit with Cindy Rowe 43:36

1M ago43:36

43:36

If you want to get more speaking engagements, this episode is packed with specific strategies you can use, no matter where you’re at in your speaking journey. Our guest is Cindy Rowe, a professional speaker, owner of a marketing company, and a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy. Cindy has been on fire with her speaking for the past two years, s…

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Defining Your Path/ Chris Dahlquist 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Are you working reactively or proactively in your art practice? Do you wear the term "starving artist" like a cape? Do you remain a sole proprietor or become an LLC? How do I begin to determine my goals and chart a path tow…

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Introducing Spacious Creative - Episode 1: Our Creative Roots 41:13

2M ago41:13

41:13

Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to the first episode of a brand new collaborative podcast with my friend Heather Doyle Fraser over on our new substack, The Spacious Creative. In this limited series podcast, we'll explore the topic of creativity from all sorts of angles. If you are a creative person or especially if you are a creative person "in…

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The Tudors by Numbers: SIX, Forty-Two and 007 with Carol Ann Lloyd 1:16:49

2M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

The historian Carol Ann Lloyd is back on the podcast to talk about her book ‘Tudors by Numbers: The Stories and Statistics Behind England's Most Infamous Royal Dynasty’, released by Pen & Sword Publishing. Yes, we all know the SIX wives... But do we know the total number of Tudor monarchs? Why does that vary? How many components did it take to make…

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The Battle of Bannockburn: The Outlaw King with Callum Watson 49:43

2M ago49:43

49:43

Today we celebrate the recent anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, which happened on the 23d-24th of June 1314, when the might of England's army could not crush the Scottish rebels. Thus Scotland won, under the command of Robert the Bruce, and Edward II of England suffered a major defeat. This is one of the most famous battles in Scottish hist…

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Cecily Neville and the Other Kings' Mothers with Annie Garthwaite 47:48

2M ago47:48

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Today we are delighted to chat to the author Annie Garthwaite about her new historical fiction novel ‘The King’s Mother’, which has been published by Penguin. Of course, her debut novel 'Cecily' also makes an appearance. This book features four royal women, all of whom were mothers to the future kings: Marguerite of Anjou, Cecily Neville, Elizabeth…

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400: Why Introverts Make Great Speakers and Leaders [Executive Speaking Series] 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

Are you an introvert? If so, do you wonder if you are at a disadvantage as a speaker? There’s a common misperception that most speakers are extroverts. But, from my admittedly very unscientific survey, many speakers I know are introverts. We think that as introverts we won’t be as engaging or charismatic or energetic. Perhaps we’ve seen speakers we…

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Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt with Jonathan North 55:27

2M ago55:27

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Today‘s guest is historian Jonathan North, who’s talking to us today about his book, published by Amberley, called Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt: An Eyewitness History. What do you do when you're a soldier under Napoleon Bonaparte (but before he was THAT Napoleon Bonaparte) and you follow him to North Africa, into a very alien terrain ...for an 18th…

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399: Be a Voice of Change: How to Communicate Transformational Leadership with Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young [Executive Speaking Series] 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

We’re continuing our new podcast series on Executive Speaking! This episode is full of inspiration and practical insights if you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, embrace transformation, and make meaningful connections. Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and the importance of show…

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Hen Peckin' Party 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Remember those critiques in art school, where the students would start pecking at each other at the first sign of blood in an attempt to impress the professor? We look back on those comments that, perhaps, stopped us from p…

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Being a Tudor Shero with Sharon Bennett Connolly 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

This time we talk to the historian Sharon Bennett Connolly, who's back on the podcast to talk about her new book Heroines of the Tudor World, released by Amberley Publishing. What was a woman's lot in the 16th century? We all know the Six Wives narrative, but who were the women heroes, or SHEROES surrounding these royal ladies? What are their stori…

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The First British Empire with John Oliphant 59:45

2M ago59:45

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Today‘s guest is historian John Oliphant, who’s talking to us today about his book, recently published by Amberley, called First British Empire. We’ll dive into the history of empires, why they seem to work, why they don’t. Not least of all, of course the British empire. Tune in and join the co-hosts Gemma and Natalie. Please find this book here: h…

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398: Storytelling for Leaders: Crafting Narratives that Inspire and Persuade [Executive Speaking Series] 50:06

2M ago50:06

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We’re continuing our new podcast series around Executive Speaking! Today we’re diving into storytelling for leaders, especially in a business, corporate, or academic environment. We’ve been led to believe that stories aren’t appropriate in “professional” business or academic environments. But, that’s when stories can be the most impactful! This epi…

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Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Young Queen with Chris Riley 43:02

3M ago43:02

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Today ‘s guest is our dear friend, the historian Chris Riley, who’s back on the podcast, to talk about his favourite historical person (or may we say his favourite person, period...), and that is of course, Eleanor of Aquitaine. #herstory Now, She’s famous for being a badass queen of England in the 12th century, and being the mother of both Richard…

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Anthony Woodville with Danielle Burton 1:08:50

3M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Today we are delighted to chat to the author Danielle Burton about her book ‘Anthony Woodville: Sophisticate or Schemer?’ Anthony was the brother of England’s Queen Elizabeth Woodville, who famously married Edward IV and was mother to the Princes in the Tower, the eldest of which - Edward Prince of Wales was Anthony’s ward for many years. Tune in a…

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Planet Bridgerton 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Dear gentle listener, today we shall be discussing the oft-admired show by the name of 'Bridgerton' (2020 -). Do be warned, as spoilers will occur. Our Favourite Bridgerton-verse books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Bridgerton-Hardback/p/23199/aid/1238 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Queen-Charlotte-Inside-the-Real-Bridgerton-Co…

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397: Speak to Lead: Elevating Your Executive Presence [Executive Speaking Series] 16:01

2M ago16:01

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Have you ever been captivated by a speaker who seems to effortlessly command the room, inspiring everyone with their words and presence? That’s the magic of executive presence combined with powerful public speaking. Whether you're leading a team or an organization or a workshop, whether you're presenting to 20, 200, or 2000 people, your ability to …

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Sharing Your Authentic Voice/ Clifton Henri 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. A radio show just for art fair artists! Photographer Clifton Henri (https://www.cliftonhenri.com/) describes his entry into the art show world from his background in graphic design and art management. His journey to find hi…

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Magna Carta with Chris Riley 54:41

3M ago54:41

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Welcome to our FIFTIETH episode! Tune in to find out all about the singing or rather, sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Why does this document matter? Our guest Chris Riley - of The Historians Magazine - chats to us today. You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IG and linktr.ee/pastandpresentmedia If you would like to become a member of The …

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The Apple and The Tree with Clemmie Bennett 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Today we are delighted to chat to the author Clemmie Bennett about her newly re-launched novel The Apple and The Tree, which features time-travel, where a character falls through time from the lockdown England in 2020 - all the way to the court of a very young Henry VIII. What would you say to this young and handsome King? What would he say to you?…

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396: Creating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCullough 38:53

2M ago38:53

38:53

Are you ready to elevate your speaking game and attract lucrative speaking engagements? Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, sits down with one of our clients, Cherlette McCullough, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to delve into the keys to crafting a compelling signature talk that not only resonates with audiences but also leads to paid s…

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Edward I versus France with David Pilling 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

On this episode we talk to historian David Pilling about his latest book on Edward I's long-forgotten conflict with France. Popular history usually focusses on his wars with Scotland and Wales, and the Anglo-French war goes mostly unnoticed. No more. Tune in to get more details. David's Books: https://www.amberley-books.com/edward-longshanks-forgot…

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The Serpent and The Rose with Catherine Butterfield 21:03

3M ago21:03

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Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well! Today we are talking to author, playwright and screenwriter Catherine Butterfield about her new novel The Serpent and the Rose: Marguerite de Valois and Catherine de Medici: A Mother-Daughter Battle for the Ages. One of the most infamous mothers in history - Catherine de Medici did not have an easy …

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395: The Power of Storytelling: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Sharing personal stories are essential for memorable and impactful presentations. How specific should your stories be? How do you connect your story to your overall message and framework? This is exactly what we work on with our Thought Leader Academy clients in their VIP Day to create their signature talk. You’ll hear two of our recent grads, Cind…

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Preserving the Mystery/ Darryl Cox 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. A radio show just for art fair artists! When Darryl Cox's contorted filbert did not survive, he carried around its unique limbs for years. He carved into the branches, which ultimately led to the birth of his body of work. …

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A Gentleman from Japan with Thomas Lockley 49:02

3M ago49:02

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Today we are talking to historian Thomas Lockley about his new book ‘A Gentleman from Japan: The Untold Story of an Incredible Journey from Asia to Queen Elizabeth’s Court’. What was seafaring like in the 16th century? What were the relations like between England and Japan at the court of Queen Elizabeth? Tune in and join the co-hosts Gemma and Nat…

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on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox 1:04:37

3M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this engaging podcast episode, Melissa Cox joins me to discuss the artwork Coping by Nicole Eisenman. Here's a bulleted list of what we discussed in this episode, thanks to our friend Chat GPT. The feeling of being worn down by internal struggles or long-term challenges Reflections on hope and despair, and the isolation it can bring The importan…

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394: Getting Buy-In from Your Audience on Your Message: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads 38:35

3M ago38:35

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The essence of persuasive communication is about getting your audience on board with your ideas. But, it's not about throwing out facts or making logical points; it requires connecting with your audience on an emotional level, understanding their needs and concerns, and addressing them effectively. By sharing personal stories, using relatable examp…

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